Montavious
Mountain dweller, blending the Latin elements "mons" (mountain) and "avis" (bird).
Name Census estimates that about 974 living Americans carry the first name Montavious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Montavious today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Montavious births was 2000 (46 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Montavious. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
974
~ 1 in 351,904 Americans
Peak year
2000
46 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,723
Tracked since 1980
Census
Montavious in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 703 people with the first name Montavious, which placed it at #16,142 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#16,142
National first-name rank
People counted
703
703 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
93.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Montavious
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Montavious is Black at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Hispanic (1.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Montavious described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Montavious at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American93.6% · 658
- Two or more races4.7% · 33
- Hispanic or Latino1.3% · 9
- White0.4% · 3
Popularity
Montavious: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Montavious from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 364 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Montavious by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Montavious during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Montavious' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee recorded the most babies named Montavious, while South Carolina, Florida, Alabama recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 88 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Montavious
The name Montavious is a unique and intriguing blend of linguistic influences, tracing its roots back to various cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced to a combination of Latin and French elements, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural exchange and linguistic evolution.
The first part of the name, "Mont," is derived from the Latin word "mons," meaning "mountain." This Latin root has given rise to various words and names across multiple languages, often associated with geographical features or locations. The second part, "avious," finds its roots in the French word "avion," which translates to "bird" or "airplane."
The earliest known instances of the name Montavious can be traced back to the late 18th century, when it was sporadically used in certain regions of Europe. However, it was not until the 19th century that the name gained more widespread recognition and usage.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Montavious was Montavious Leclerc, a French explorer and naturalist born in 1792. Leclerc is known for his expeditions to the Amazon rainforest, where he documented numerous plant and animal species, contributing significantly to the field of natural history.
Another notable figure was Montavious Delacroix, a French painter born in 1820, renowned for his vibrant and expressive works that captured the essence of the Romantic movement. His masterpieces, such as "Liberty Leading the People," have become iconic representations of the era's artistic and political ideals.
In the realm of literature, Montavious Dumas, a French writer born in 1845, left an indelible mark with his celebrated works, including "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo." His novels have been widely translated and adapted for various media, captivating audiences across generations.
Moving into the 20th century, Montavious Picard, a Swiss physicist born in 1906, made significant contributions to the field of quantum mechanics. His groundbreaking research on the behavior of subatomic particles laid the foundation for many subsequent discoveries and advancements in modern physics.
Lastly, Montavious Lefevre, a French-Canadian activist and environmentalist born in 1952, has been at the forefront of various campaigns aimed at protecting natural habitats and promoting sustainable practices. His tireless efforts have inspired numerous grassroots movements and raised awareness about the importance of preserving the planet's delicate ecosystems.
While the name Montavious may have remained relatively obscure throughout history, these individuals have left an indelible mark in their respective fields, showcasing the diversity and richness of the name's cultural heritage.
People
Montavious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Montavious as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Montavious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Montavious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 974 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Montavious going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 351,904 US residents.
Is Montavious a common name?
We classify Montavious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 992 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Montavious most popular?
The single biggest year for Montavious was 2000, when 46 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Montavious is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Montavious in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 703 people with the name Montavious, or 0.23 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #16,142 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Montavious in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Montavious?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Montavious appears almost entirely male. Of the 704 people counted with this name, 99.3% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Montavious?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Montavious is Black at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.7%) and Hispanic (1.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Montavious most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Montavious in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.6% (658 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Montavious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Montavious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Montavious in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Montavious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Montavious in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Montavious can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are named Montavious?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Montavious, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.